The CEO of a company that operated skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Wisconsin faces multiple federal charges. Fifty-six year-old Kevin Breslin of Hoboken, New Jersey operated 24 facilities in the state as CEO of Atrium Health and Senior Living. A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Breslin and Atrium on charges of health care fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy to commit tax fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The indictment alleges a scheme to … [Read More...]
DHS immunization updates for kids in childcare centers and schools
Kids in Wisconsin schools and childcare centers will now only be exempt from the chickenpox vaccine if a previous case was confirmed by a healthcare provider. Dr. Ryan Westergaard is chief medical officer with the Bureau of Communicable Diseases. “There's less general knowledge of what a chickenpox illness looks like. As times have changed it's important to make sure. And so the rationale for having the providers test of a qualified health provider is to make sure that we're making decisions … [Read More...]
WEC voting equipment audit finds no mechanical errors
An audit of state voting machines finds no mechanical errors. The Wisconsin Election Commission reported that the largest post-election voting equipment audit in state history found no mechanical errors and that all audited voting equipment performed to certification standards. Commission members unanimously determined the effective error rate of the 2022 post-election equipment audit as 0.0%. The audit of equipment used in the November 2022 General Election covered 10% of reporting units … [Read More...]
UW System releases results of student survey on free speech and free expression
Results of a University of Wisconsin System survey of student attitudes on free speech and free expression were released Wednesday at UW Oshkosh. System President Jay Rothman said students were surveyed about why they participate in class discussions. "The students felt they knew enough about the topic, that they cared about the topic and that they were in a class that encouraged discussion," Rothman explained. "We asked a similar question of those students who didn't express views in class. … [Read More...]
DNR now recruiting seasonal workers
How would you like to work in the great outdoors this summer? The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. Every year, the DNR recruits about 400 seasonal employees to work at state properties during the summer season. Positions are available across the state, from the forests of northern Wisconsin to the islands and shores of the Great Lakes. To apply, visit Wisc.Jobs and search "Parks." - … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
WEC voting equipment audit finds no mechanical errors
An audit of state voting machines finds no mechanical errors. The Wisconsin Election Commission reported that the largest post-election voting equipment audit in state history found no mechanical errors and that all audited voting equipment performed to certification standards. Commission members unanimously determined the effective error rate of the 2022 post-election equipment audit as 0.0%. […]
Crime & Courts
Atrium Health and Senior Living CEO faces federal fraud charges
The CEO of a company that operated skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Wisconsin faces multiple federal charges. Fifty-six year-old Kevin Breslin of Hoboken, New Jersey operated 24 facilities in the state as CEO of Atrium Health and Senior Living. A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Breslin and Atrium on charges of health […]
Titletown Report
Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger
According to reports, the Green Bay Packers, fresh off their 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night, are releasing 2019 third-round draft pick Jace Sternberger. Sternberger’s two-game suspension ended following the Packers win over the Lions on Monday night and they had until 3 p.m. Tursday afternoon to either add him to the […]